John Fontaine (1792–1866) was an American plantation owner and politician.
[1] He was a steamboat owner and cotton merchant.
[3][5][6][7] He defended the town during the Creek War of 1836, with the help of Governor William Schley.
[2][7] He used Creek informants to spy and report on their planned attacks.
[7] He married Mary Ann (Stewart) Fontaine (1808–1852).